Barnaby Bye (aka The Alessi Brothers) are an American pop rock singer-songw… Read Full Bio ↴Barnaby Bye (aka The Alessi Brothers) are an American pop rock singer-songwriter duo, best known for their 1984 hit "Savin' the Day" and also their 1977 hit "Oh Lori". The duo are identical twin brothers, Bill (Billy) Alessi and Bob (Bobby) Alessi (born 12 July 1953, Long Island, New York).
In 1977, they climbed to #8 in the UK Singles Chart with "Oh Lori", and in 1982 they reached #71 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 with "Put Away Your Love". This made them one-hit wonders on both sides of the Atlantic, albeit with different hits.
"Oh Lori" became a Top Ten hit in seventeen more countries.The Alessi Brothers recorded five albums on major record labels. They sold over eight million records worldwide, and toured with Andy Gibb on his Shadow Dancing tour.
Billy and Bobby Alessi co-operated with Art Garfunkel on his 1979 album Fate for Breakfast, mainly providing the background vocals. As vocal arrangers the twins helped Deborah Gibson on her 2001 album M.Y.O.B., including production work and writing the title track.
In 1984, the brothers released a song, "Savin' the Day", for the soundtrack to the film, Ghostbusters. The song was used in the 1986 cartoon based on the movie.
The Brothers have enjoyed success working on jingles and advertisements for many mainstream consumer products in the U.S. In the 2000s they resumed their touring and album recording career as a duo, with the release of two new albums as Alessi, and also as part of group Barnaby Bye.
In 1977, they climbed to #8 in the UK Singles Chart with "Oh Lori", and in 1982 they reached #71 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 with "Put Away Your Love". This made them one-hit wonders on both sides of the Atlantic, albeit with different hits.
"Oh Lori" became a Top Ten hit in seventeen more countries.The Alessi Brothers recorded five albums on major record labels. They sold over eight million records worldwide, and toured with Andy Gibb on his Shadow Dancing tour.
Billy and Bobby Alessi co-operated with Art Garfunkel on his 1979 album Fate for Breakfast, mainly providing the background vocals. As vocal arrangers the twins helped Deborah Gibson on her 2001 album M.Y.O.B., including production work and writing the title track.
In 1984, the brothers released a song, "Savin' the Day", for the soundtrack to the film, Ghostbusters. The song was used in the 1986 cartoon based on the movie.
The Brothers have enjoyed success working on jingles and advertisements for many mainstream consumer products in the U.S. In the 2000s they resumed their touring and album recording career as a duo, with the release of two new albums as Alessi, and also as part of group Barnaby Bye.
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@jantaylor677
Haven't heard this for many moons, can't help loving it. Jan.
@brewer9565
This is Long Island in the early 1970’s, WLIR FM radio, the blimp, My Father’s Place. Great songwriting and great performance by Billy, Bobby, Pepe and Mike. Never gets old! 🎶
@mozzie4
Fantastic sammies track ...mozzie Sheffield
@stevenstewardson4829
A classic soul from The past KTF ladies and gentlemen stunning ! ! !
@jimthompson973
Cool. Hey, I don't suppose you know where I can Get The MP3 file of this forgotten GEM, do You?
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@kevinsmith-ub8gw
Hi Bud, this was the Alessi Brothers , who did Oh Lori.
Hope u are well bud.
@elvingtonred
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@Soulmantodd
Samanthas-the last of the true great all nighters!
@elvingtonred
It was great!